Barry Manilow, the celebrated music icon, has unveiled plans for his final farewell concerts in Upstate New York as part of his 2026 tour. The legendary singer will perform three farewell shows: on April 13 at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, April 20 at MVP Arena in Albany, and April 22 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. This announcement came on Friday and adds seven shows to his tour schedule.
Fans eager to attend can access a presale through his official fan club starting on January 27, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET via his website. General ticket sales will follow at a later date through Ticketmaster. Given Manilow’s immense popularity, tickets are anticipated to sell out quickly, prompting fans to explore options on platforms such as Vivid Seats, StubHub, and SeatGeek.
In a recent press release, Manilow encouraged fans to “witness, feel, and be a part of the last concert in your city.” The 82-year-old artist has faced health challenges recently, having been diagnosed with lung cancer. Following surgery to remove a “cancerous spot,” he expressed gratitude that the cancer was detected early enough to avoid chemotherapy or radiation treatments. He humorously remarked, “Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns.”
Manilow’s upcoming concerts in New York are part of a larger itinerary that includes a series of Valentine’s Day concerts in Las Vegas, along with makeup performances in the spring and additional UK tour dates later in 2026.
A prolific singer-songwriter, Manilow’s career spans over seven decades. He has sold more than 85 million records and is known for timeless hits such as “Copacabana (At the Copa),” “Mandy,” and “I Write the Songs.” His contributions extend beyond music, as he has created some of the most memorable commercial jingles, including the iconic Band-Aid song and State Farm’s “Like a Good Neighbor.”
Manilow’s journey began in 1965 when he worked in the CBS mailroom while taking night classes at the New York College of Music and Juilliard. His initial success came from writing jingles, which laid the foundation for a career that boasts over 50 hit songs, including 13 No. 1 singles, six multi-platinum albums, and numerous accolades such as a Tony Award and two Emmys. He has also produced for renowned artists like Bette Midler and Dionne Warwick.
As fans prepare for Manilow’s farewell performances, excitement builds for what promises to be an emotional and memorable series of concerts.
The complete list of Barry Manilow’s 2026 tour dates includes:
– February 27 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena
– March 1 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
– March 2 – Norfolk, VA – Chartway Arena
– March 3 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
– March 5 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center
– March 6 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
– March 7 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
– March 9 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
– March 11 – Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum
– March 13 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center
– March 14 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena
– March 16 & 17 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena
– April 13 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
– April 14 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
– April 16 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza
– April 17 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena
– April 19 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena
– April 20 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena
– April 22 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center
– April 24 – Greensboro, NC – Frrst Horizon Coliseum
– April 27 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
– April 29 – Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena
